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House Hansard - 332

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 14, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 332 - Jun/14/24
Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor—Tecumseh, Lib.)
  • Jun/14/24 11:04:15 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, today I rise in the House to celebrate the 49th annual Carrousel of the Nations festival in my community of Windsor-Essex. Over the next two weekends, our community will showcase our incredible diversity and pride at being a welcoming community. Thirty villages, from Greek to German, Croatian, Caribbean, Italian, Lebanese, Polish, Filipino and more, will open the doors to share their heritage, dancing, beautiful cultural dress and, of course, delicious food. In a world divided by difference, the Carrousel of the Nations celebrates our differences as our strength, what unites us and what makes our country so vibrant and so beautiful. I am proud that our federal government has been a strong partner for Carrousel of the Nations, providing over half a million dollars to the festival over the last eight years. I want to thank Fred Francis and the amazing team at the multicultural council, and all the volunteers and vendors, for the incredible dedication to a remarkable festival. Save me a honey bowl and some slivovica, and I will see everyone at Carrousel.
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Context: House Hansard - 332 - Jun/14/24
Mr. Heath MacDonald
  • Jun/14/24 12:31:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what we are trying to do, to present a day where we can recognize those who perhaps we do not get to see that often, who work so hard and tirelessly in the processing plants across the country to drive our economy and make us prosperous. It is important that we recognize them and give them a day to celebrate what they do.
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